1 hour ago “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals

Deji Adeyanju, the lawyer representing social media activist VeryDarkMan, has shared an update after his client’s release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. VeryDarkMan was detained by the anti-graft agency for five days before being granted bail. In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, Adeyanju expressed […] The post “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Hair Worth N20m From Moving Truck

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected traffic robber for allegedly stealing N20 million worth of hair from a moving truck on the CMS-Marina Bridge. In a statement on Thursday by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that a robbery syndicate member was apprehended in Marina’s car pack with a large sack […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Hair Worth N20m From Moving Truck appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Troops Arrest Wanted Gunrunner Buhari, 5 Others, Kill IPOB Leader Eze

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested a wanted gunrunner and kidnap kingpin Buhari Umar who was allegedly terrorising Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna States. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on military operations for the month of April. Major General Kangye also said […]

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5 h. ago No Transfer Of Fees From Kogi Gov’t, LGAs To America School Account, Says EFCC Witness

The third prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, admitted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, that there was no wired transfer of fees from the Kogi State Government or any of the […]

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5 h. ago 10 Suspects Remanded For Alleged Rape Of Physically Challenged Minor In Kaduna

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered 10 suspects to be remanded in the correctional facility over allegation of raping a 16-year-old physically challenged girl at Likoro Village in Kudan local government area of Kaduna state. Although the suspects are 11 in number, our correspondent gathered that the 11th suspect was still at […]

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6 h. ago AGF files fresh charges against lawyer Bob Ogu, five others for alleged forgery

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has filed fresh charges against legal practitioner Bob Chiedozie Ogu and five others for alleged forgery, theft, conspiracy, and impersonation. Initially, the Commissioner of Police filed a seven-count charge (FCT/HC/CR/302/2023) against Ogu, Samuel Udo-Imeh, Ifeanyi Abaekwueme, and Earth Conscience Limited before the […] The post AGF files fresh charges against lawyer Bob Ogu, five others for alleged forgery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Mercy Chinwo’s Former Manager Over Alleged $397,106 Money Laundering

Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, better known in the gospel music industry as Eezee Tee, was arraigned on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought him before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on allegations bordering on illegal foreign exchange transactions […] The post EFCC Arraigns Mercy Chinwo’s Former Manager Over Alleged $397,106 Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago ‘How Can Someone Who Isn’t Wealthy Engage In Money Laundering?’, VDM Speaks After Regaining Freedom

Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has questioned why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would accuse someone that is not wealthy of money laundering. VeryDarkMan stated this in a viral video shared online after regaining his freedom from the EFCC detention over allegations of money laundering. In a […]

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9 h. ago Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Justice Fatima Musa of the Gombe State High Court has stepped down from a legal case involving Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya’s proposed Mechanic Village project due to allegations of trespass and land encroachment. Emir General Integrated Limited filed a lawsuit claiming that Grandscope Construction Limited, contracted by the state government, began […] The post Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Alleged Terrorism: FCT Court Admits Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, admitted a video evidence showing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, issuing inciting directives which the prosecution said triggered acts of terrorism in the South East. Justice James Omotoso, the trial judge, on Wednesday, heard from a witness brought by the Department of State […] The post Alleged Terrorism: FCT Court Admits Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Corruption allegations damaged public trust in NELFUND, says Akintunde Sawyerr

Akintunde Sawyerr, managing director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), says a corruption allegation against the scheme has affected read more Corruption allegations damaged public trust in NELFUND, says Akintunde Sawyerr

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11 h. ago Ekiti PDP Defies Court Order, Holds Congresses Amid Legal Tussle

Despite an interim order by the Ekiti State High Court restraining the conduct of its congresses, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti went ahead with both local government and state congresses on Wednesday. The order, granted by Justice E. B. Omotosho in suit number HAD/424M/2025, was filed by a party member, Afolabi Adedeji. He […] The post Ekiti PDP Defies Court Order, Holds Congresses Amid Legal Tussle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a yet to be identified man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death in Eket Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the command’s Spokesman, Timfon John on Wednesday, disclosed that the incident occurred at Qua River Quarters, Eket on Tuesday. John added […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks

Tragedy struck again in Benue State as suspected armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on communities in Gwer East and Makurdi Local Government Areas, killing an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Johnson Akaabo, and six others. The victims were reportedly murdered in separate incidents that occurred Tuesday and Wednesday. In Gwer East LGA, the attackers stormed […] The post Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigeria Police Force for their efforts in sustaining peace and security across Oyo State and the nation. He gave the commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, AIG Fred Ikokotu, to the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, […] The post Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Court admits video of Kanu allegedly calling for violence, killings

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday admitted into evidence a video in which Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the read more Court admits video of Kanu allegedly calling for violence, killings

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16 h. ago Tourism: Why Enugu must look beyond Nike Lake, others – Anyanechi

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Tourism expert and writer Ijeoma Anyanechi is calling for a fresh approach to Enugu State’s tourism development, urging government officials and stakeholders to look beyond the usual attractions like Nike Lake, Ngwo Pine Forest, and masquerade celebrations. In an interview with Kenneth Udeh, the Enugu-born tech enthusiast and author of “Our […] The post Tourism: Why Enugu must look beyond Nike Lake, others – Anyanechi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Emir Confirms Killing Of Army Captain, Soldier, 3 Terrorists In Fresh Borno Attack

The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, has confirmed the killing of an army captain and a private soldier when some suspected terrorists attacked the Izge community in the Gwoza local government area of Borno State. The incident, which took place at about 1 am on Wednesday, also left three terrorists suspected to be […]

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18 h. ago EFCC drops Chinwo’s name in amended charges against EeZeeTee

By Lukman Olabiyi In a dramatic development in the case involving gospel music executive, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, aka EeZeeTee, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn earlier allegations linking him to the misappropriation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s earnings. Instead, the EFCC has filed fresh charges focusing on regulatory violations relating to foreign exchange […] The post EFCC drops Chinwo’s name in amended charges against EeZeeTee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked two communities of Mbatsada in Mbalom and Mbasombo Council Wards in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three others. Our correspondent gathered that the chieftain, identified as Akaabo Johnson, and […] The post Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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